State of ID – ID - DHW - Database Administrator (777672) - S

Description Of Job

JD:
We are seeking a senior-level SQL Server DBA to support a critical upgrade project from SQL Server2017 to 2022. This role is focused on managing and upgrading SQL Server environments hosted on on-premises virtual machines (VMs). The ideal candidate will have deep experience with high availability configurations, clustering, and disaster recovery in a virtualized infrastructure.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead the upgrade of SQL Server 2017 to 2022 in a complex, on-prem VM-based environment
• Maintain and troubleshoot Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to manage VM configurations, storage, and networking
• Support both production and disaster recovery (DR) environments
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and backup/restore operations
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and procedures
• Provide on-call support as needed
• Provide direction as needed for other DBA contractors on work required to be performed
• Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams
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Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments
• Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure
• Expertise in clustering, high availability, and DR strategies using VMs
• Strong understanding of Hyper-V or VMware environments
• Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting
• Experience managing SQL Server on Windows Server in an on-premises data center
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with SQL Server components such as SSRS, SSIS, and Analysis Services
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Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent
• Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies
• Experience with monitoring tools like Redgate®, SolarWinds®, or Sentry One®
• Knowledge of hybrid DR strategies involving off-site or co-located data centers
• Knowledge of current Microsoft SQL Server licensing
• Experience in using and configuring 3rd party tools such as Redgate® monitoring tools
• Understanding of Active Directory configuration requirements, including:
o Cluster Name Object (CNO) requirements for pre staged SQL Computer Objects
o Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs
• Understanding of DNS configuration requirements to support dynamic updates for SQL Server listeners and CNOs in high availability scenarios
Note: While the contractor will not directly manage AD or DNS, they will work closely with the Server Support team to facilitate necessary changes and ensure proper configuration.

Skills Required / Desired Required / Desired
MS SQL Server DBA experience Required 7 years
Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure Required 3 years
Experiencing upgrading SQL server 2017 to 2022 Required 2 years
Experience maintaining and setup of High Availability and Clustering Required 5 years
Hyper-V or VMware virtualization knowledge Required 2 years
Proficient writing T-SQL and PowerShell scripts Required 7 years
Windows Server 2022 experience Required 2 years
Experience with setup and maintiance of SQL server components such as SSRS, SSIS and Analysis Services Required 7 years
Strong problem-solving and communication skills Required 7 years
Microsoft DBA Certification Required 5 years
VM backup/snapshot strategy experience Highly desired 4 years
Experience with Hybrid disaster recovery strategies Highly desired 4 years
Active directory Knowledge - Cluster Name Objects(CNO) in HA setups Highly desired 5 years
Familiarity and experience with Microsoft SQL Server licensing options/strategies Highly desired 2 years
Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies Highly desired 2 years
Monitoring Tools such as Redgate, Solar Winds or Sentry One Desired 3 years
DNS configuration for SQL listeners and CNO's in HA setup Nice to have 3 years
Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs Nice to have 2 years


Questions:
question 1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
question 2
What is your candidate's email address?

question 3 Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed?
question 4 The candidate MUST have experience in leading/performing a SQL Server 2016/2017 to 2022 migration in a HA Always up Clustered environment with DR using replication.
question 5 Respond to this question with a link to your candidate's LinkedIn Profile
question 6 Please SPECIFY the CITY and STATE in which your candidate is CURRENTLY located (if not specified or if location specified is determined to be untrue at any point during the screening/interview/onboarding process - INCLUDING DURING BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL CONFIRM TRUE ADDRESS - your candidate will not be considered/will be removed from consideration for the position).
question 7 If selected to interview, All candidates submitted MUST be able to attend either: (1) an IN-PERSON interview at the client location OR (2) a webcam/virtual interview with their camera on . Please confirm you have discussed this with your candidate and they are able to make an in-person interview OR attend the interview virtually with their camera on if selected.
question 8 Please prepare your candidate that they may receive a screening call from someone at CAI at any point between the time of submittal through close of business, Thursday, 10/9/25, to discuss their qualifications for this position. Please MAKE SURE THEY ARE PREPARED FOR THIS CALL and are PREPARED TO GIVE US YOUR COMPANY's NAME as the vendor that submitted them for this position. Please confirm you have discussed this with them and they will be prepared for a potential screening call from CAI.